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African footballers in China: what’s behind the sport migration trend

Wycliffe W. Njororai Simiyu, Stephen F. Austin State University Relations between China and Africa are increasingly important in understanding the dynamics that shape our world. But until now, the role…

English Grandmother Dies of Rabies After Trip to Morocco

An English grandmother has died from rabies after being infected by a puppy in Morocco earlier this year. According to her family, she first began showing symptoms two weeks ago,…

Is Sudan’s war the reason for South Sudan’s economic crisis? What’s really going on with oil revenue

Jan Pospisil, Coventry University The civil war in Sudan between the Sudanese army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, which began in April 2023, has had an impact on its neighbours.…

Amnesty: Over 10,000 Killed in Nigeria in Two Years

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – More than 10,000 people have been killed in central and northern Nigeria over the past two years in attacks by jihadists and criminal gangs, Amnesty International said…

Trump, Ramaphosa Discuss South Africa Relations at White House

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday to discuss bilateral relations and issues affecting both nations. Trump…

Houthi group will start a campaign of targeting the Israeli port

Yemen’s Houthi group will start a campaign of targeting the Israeli port of Haifa on the Mediterranean coast, in response to the Israeli ongoing offensive and blockade on Gaza. “We…

WMO warns of worsening climate crisis across Africa

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Climate change is taking a severe toll on Africa, with persistent droughts and deadly floods affecting millions, the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said in a new…

At Least 23 Killed in Attacks on Villages in Central Nigeria

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Armed groups launched attacks on four villages in Benue state, central Nigeria, killing at least 23 people, a Red Cross representative has said. The violence, which erupted…

White South Africans Depart for U.S. Under Refugee Program

A group of 49 white South Africans departed for the United States on Sunday under a refugee program announced by President Donald Trump in February. The group, which includes families…

Algeria: Expulsion of several French embassy employees over “serious breaches”

Algeria summoned the French charge d’affaires in Algiers on Sunday and demanded the immediate expulsion of several French embassy employees over “serious breaches” of diplomatic protocol, state news agency APS…

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